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13222 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM
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Replying to: stephen987 (Oct 20, 2009 6:12 am) |
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well I think all of the 2010 models are out now so I was hoping to get everyone's comparisons and opinions on the changes, for the good or bad on the various 2010 mid-sized sedans: for me, I like some of the changes they made to the 2010 Nissan Altima: they improved the quality of the interior fabrics and certain interior materials for the better and I for one am glad to see that you now can get a rearview camera without having to buy a pricy technology or navigation package which jacks up the price of the car so what is everyone else's opinion on the altima and other mid-size sedans for 2010?
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Replying to: smarty666 (Nov 10, 2009 6:29 pm)
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Replying to: acdii (Nov 11, 2009 6:07 am) I think the rearview cameras are more helpful on bigger SUVs then sedans, especially ones that have all the rear windows tinted because it is much harder to physically see out the back of a SUV with tinted window because they have more blind spots then a four door sedan with no tinted windows |
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Here is a quote from an article on Augtoblog.com. "When the swoopy new 2011 Sonata goes into production at Hyundai's plant in Alabama early next year, it won't offer a V6 engine anymore, but it will get the company's first ever direct-injected engine. This week in South Korea, Hyundai took the wraps off its 2.4-liter Theta II GDI four-cylinder. Like similar engines from other automakers, Hyundai's engineers have taken advantage of the charge cooling effect of direct injection by boosting the compression ratio to 11.3:1. As a result the engine produces 198 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm in Korean spec." Take it for what it's worth. Backy said it wouldn't happen but this looks a little more definitive. I have a hard time believing they would give up the V6 as well as all the other midsize cars have a V6. Maybe they are trying to steer the power hungry to their more expensive offerings or, heaven forbid, are actually trying to start a trend instead of following them!
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Replying to: m6user (Nov 17, 2009 7:38 am) I would have no trouble with the power of the 2011 Sonata--it's very close to the output figures for my 2002 Accord V6. But the midsize sedan market in the US is full of people who, despite all evidence to the contrary, are convinced that a four-cylinder midsize car must by definition be underpowered. Many of those folks haven't driven one since about 1992, but they're still convinced.
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Replying to: stephen987 (Nov 17, 2009 9:12 am)
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Replying to: fushigi (Nov 17, 2009 9:32 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Nov 17, 2009 9:47 am) With the output of 201 horsepower at6300rpm and 25.5 kg.m at 4250rpm, the all-new 2.4L Theta II engine is far ahead of the rest of the class, surpassing all American and Japanese competitors. This would put it ahead in I4 hp in the midsize class including the 200hp Passat. It would really be interesting to see this engine in a new redesigned Elantra or even the current Forte. They would be hot little buggies.
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Replying to: m6user (Nov 17, 2009 7:38 am) 1. Hyundai has stated that they want to lead the industry in fuel economy by the middle of the next decade. (around 2014-15 if memory serves) 2. Federal mileage regs are going to start going up in a few years and Hyundai wants to be ahead of the curve. Also, there are rumors that the US Sonata may get a turbo version of the new I4 that should be good for 250 or so ponies. Good for power and economy too. 
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